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Jenn Beaupre returns to Drumheller stage

    The Equinox Arts and Culture Society is excited to announce that Jenn Beaupre will be returning to the stage in Drumheller as part of a fundraising evening for the non-profit organization.
    Most residents of the valley are familiar with Jenn’s music and talent, having seen her on the stage at various town events or music festivals.
    Jenn is an award winning musician who spent her teen years growing up in Drumheller. She has performed at various public and private events throughout Canada.
    Jenn also tried her hand at Canadian Idol and excelled through to the night right before the top 10 were chosen. The judges praised her accurate vocals and quirky style.
    She has also spoken at various events, addressing youth issues such as bullying, self-confidence and body image.
    Jenn finished her newest album, Lullabies for Grown-ups, in late 2007 just prior to the world renowned Moscow Ballet inviting her to open for their Canadian tour in 2008 and 2009.
    “When we were planning this event as our first fundraiser we wanted somebody talented, unique, and ideally somebody who would resonate with folks living in town. Jenn was the perfect fit for us. We are extremely excited to have her on board and can’t wait to hear her perform” says Eloise Smylie, one of five board members with the society.
    The event will be taking place December 9, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kaleidoscope Theatre. Tickets are available for purchase at Community Futures, Riverside Value Drug Mart, and DrumFM.
    Equinox Arts and Culture Society is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to support and help strengthen non-profit organizations in building and sustaining healthy communities through partnerships as well as both encouraging the appreciation of arts and culture as well as promoting these industries in the region. For more information on the organization or the event, please call 403-823-5930.


Reel Alternative screens Sarah's Key

    Sarah’s Key is a film starring Kristin Scott Thomas as a journalist obsessed by the story of a Jewish girl called Sarah, whose story of sacrifice and love during the Nazi occupation of France reveals the grim realities of French collaboration.  She locks her infant brother in a cupboard to hide him from police rounding up Jews to send to French labor camps, a fate she and her parents cannot escape. But Sarah makes a daring daylight escape and begins her walk to Paris to find and save her brother. Cut to modern day: Thomas’ focus on the riddle of Sarah’s later life takes its toll on her marriage and career.
    Sarah’s Key is based on the New York Times bestselling book by Tatiana de Rosnay. It will make you cry – and remember.
    Bring a new friend contest. Bring someone who has never been to a Reel Alternative show and have your name entered in a draw for free tickets to our next showing.
    Sarah’s Key screens at the Napier Theatre on Monday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for library members, and $10 for non-members.
    The Reel Alternative is sponsored by The Drumheller Library Society, and made possible by the cooperation of The Film Circuit, a division of The Toronto International Film Festival, and The Napier Theatre.
    Info: Lachie Macfadden 403-823-5382.

Passion Play Society hosts 3rd annual Christmas banquet and art auction

    The Canadian Badlands Passion Play Society is excited to announce their third annual Christmas Banquet and Art Auction.
    This year’s event takes place on December 10, in the Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle (formerly Central School). The event is a not only a celebration of the Christmas season but is also a showcase of art and the artists from the region. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with an art auction and reception. Money raised during the auction goes to both pay the artists for their work as well as to benefit the Passion Play.
    Be sure to bring your appetite. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. with a delicious menu prepared by Chef Bernie Germaine from Bernie & the Boys Bistro.
    The Rosebud River Valley Boys and Men of the Bud will be performing throughout the evening as well in a special tribute to the 100th centennial of coal mining in the valley.
     “2011 was an incredible year for the Passion Play. A new script was written, the stage recreated, a sound system installed, and many changes made to the site and our facilities. We want to invite our friends and supporters to join with us to celebrate the year at our annual Christmas banquet”, says Vance Neudorf, Executive Director of the Passion Play. “It will be a wonderful night of great food, beautiful artwork, and enjoyable music. This will also be where we unveil our plans for the new forum theatre space so be sure to join us.”
    Tickets for the event can be purchased by calling the Passion Play at 1-888-823-2001, ext. 221 or by stopping by the office any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, Monday to Friday.


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